The Progress of Equal Marriage around the World

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Illinois on becoming the 15th state in the USA to pass equal marriage legislation; notes the recent comments by the Taoiseach of Ireland, Enda Kenny, and his pledge to campaign for and support the fight for equal marriage for the citizens of Ireland; further notes that many countries around the world are currently considering, debating and seeking advice on how to legally recognise the marriage of same-sex couples; considers that the Scottish Government has undertaken numerous consultations on its plans to introduce same-sex marriage through the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill currently being considered by the Equal Opportunities Committee, and understands that, at present, 69% of MSPs would vote in favour of the legislation.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

SNP 7 Lab 5 Ind 2 Green 1

Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.

No contribution in the Official Report cites S4M-08233 by reference.